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Will India agree to 4-nation T20I series with Pakistan?

Will India agree to 4-nation T20I series with Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja says he will propose to the ICC, an annual four-nation T20 International series involving Pakistan, India, Australia and England.

Security fears should be taken seriously: Panesar

Security fears should be taken seriously: Panesar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has said "security fears" should be looked into seriously by Pakistan after New Zealand abandoned the tour on Friday.

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said he has never considered coaching the Pakistan cricket team because of the criticism, abuse and hate that are directed at coaches and captains in the country.

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

James Anderson nearly got Abdullah caught behind on 64 but replays confirmed the ball had touched the ground before nestling in the glove of a diving Ollie Pope.

West Indies women to play ODIs in Pakistan in November

West Indies women to play ODIs in Pakistan in November

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

West Indies women will visit Pakistan for three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in November, the Asian side's cricket board (PCB) said on Thursday.

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Pakistan team from cricket World Cups.

PCB chief 'wants to discuss' Asia Cup hosting issue with Jay Shah

PCB chief 'wants to discuss' Asia Cup hosting issue with Jay Shah

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Recently, Sethi made a sarcastic dig at Shah after the ACC chairman had released the two-year itinerary, which PCB chief alleged was not discussed with his board.

New Zealand to tour Pakistan twice next season

New Zealand to tour Pakistan twice next season

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

New Zealand will tour Pakistan twice next season, including once to compensate for abandoning their tour earlier this year.

Pakistan will overcome crisis, says PCB chief after NZ tour pullout

Pakistan will overcome crisis, says PCB chief after NZ tour pullout

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

New Zealand's abrupt decision to pull out of their cricket tour of Pakistan has created "an unfortunate scenario" but the hosts know how to overcome such crises, the chairman of the country's cricket board Ramiz Raja said.

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Friday hit back strongly at Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi "vehemently denying baseless allegations" of unilateral decision making levelled against its president Jay Shah.

Why PCB chief Sethi took a dig at BCCI secretary Shah

Why PCB chief Sethi took a dig at BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The simmering tension between India and Pakistan cricket boards was palpable after PCB chief Najam Sethi took a sarcastic jibe at BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Asad Rauf passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Lahore.

England's Hales returned from Pakistan due to coronavirus?

England's Hales returned from Pakistan due to coronavirus?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Pakistan's former Test captain and commentator Ramiz Raja on Tuesday claimed that England's Alex Hales might have shown symptoms of the dreaded coronavirus which resulted in the Pakistan Super League being postponed at the semi-finals stage. Hales, who played for Karachi Kings in the league, left early for home a few days ago with other English players after the outbreak of the virus in Pakistan.

'Embarrassing': Akram, Waqar slam Pakistan dressing room posts

'Embarrassing': Akram, Waqar slam Pakistan dressing room posts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Fast bowling greats Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board for sharing clips of the dressing room on social media.

Warner hopes to get home from Pakistan for Warne farewell

Warner hopes to get home from Pakistan for Warne farewell

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Warne's death rocked the Australian squad on tour in Pakistan and the feelings were still raw nearly a week later, Warner said

Shakib ban reactions: 'No sympathy for him'

Shakib ban reactions: 'No sympathy for him'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has criticised Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan

Aaqib wants Pakistan to take India's help for pitches

Aaqib wants Pakistan to take India's help for pitches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Pakistan's former Test pacer and acclaimed coach Aaqib Javed wants PCB to pick brains of Indian curators, who have been regularly preparing rank turners in their own backyard.

Pak vs Aus: PCB chief defends Rawalpindi pitch

Pak vs Aus: PCB chief defends Rawalpindi pitch

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'Just for the heck of it, we don't want to prepare a fast and bouncy pitch'

Former Pak captain Inzamam discharged from hospital

Former Pak captain Inzamam discharged from hospital

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Pakistan's former captain and most capped player Inzamam-ul-Haq had to undergo an emergency angioplasty at a private hospital in Lahore after complaining of heart-related issues and breathing difficulty.

Kiwis to fly out of Pakistan in chartered flight on Saturday

Kiwis to fly out of Pakistan in chartered flight on Saturday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand's cricket team will fly out of Pakistan in a chartered flight on Saturday, even as the cricket community is fuming over the sudden and unilateral decision of the visitors to abandon the tour due to a security threat.

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Pakistan have been let down by the "Western bloc" and the back-to-back pullouts by New Zealand and England could have a "domino effect" for cricket in the South Asian country, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said.

Pakistan PM Khan leads praise after team's World Cup loss

Pakistan PM Khan leads praise after team's World Cup loss

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Pakistan's former cricket star prime minister, Imran Khan, offered consolation after Babar Azam's high-flying side suffered an exit from the Twenty20 World Cup with a heart-breaking defeat to Australia in the semi-finals.

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed. In my view this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball.'

Babar, Healy voted ICC players of the month

Babar, Healy voted ICC players of the month

Rediff.com10 May 2021

From the Southern Stars, Healy was deservingly chosen for her dominant show against all types of bowling in the recent series against New Zealand.

Pakistan need mentor like Dravid, says Ramiz

Pakistan need mentor like Dravid, says Ramiz

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Ramiz Raja has praised the role of legendary batsman Rahul Dravid in developing the young Indian players, and said Pakistan needs someone like him to unearth talent.

Williamson expects 'right spirit' vs Pakistan despite pullout saga

Williamson expects 'right spirit' vs Pakistan despite pullout saga

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

New Zealand's shock abandonment of their Pakistan tour last month created bad blood between the sides but captain Kane Williamson expects "right spirit" to prevail when the teams clash in Tuesday's Twenty20 World Cup contest in Sharjah.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

New Zealand missed out on 'historic moment': Latham

New Zealand missed out on 'historic moment': Latham

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

New Zealand batsman Tom Latham admitted that his team missed out on a "historic moment" by cancelling the Pakistan tour, but asserted that the decision was based on players' safety.

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The three-format is due to start in March 2022.

Afghanistan cricket urges supporters to uphold 'Afghan Values'

Afghanistan cricket urges supporters to uphold 'Afghan Values'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

No place for hooliganism in cricket, says angry PCB chief

Rishabh Pant voted inaugural ICC Player of the Month

Rishabh Pant voted inaugural ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Pant blazed his way to a breath-taking 91 on the third day of the ongoing first Test between India and England in Chennai.

Misbah receives flak for 'stale captaincy' after loss to Zimbabwe

Misbah receives flak for 'stale captaincy' after loss to Zimbabwe

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq and his players came under fire after losing the second Test to Zimbabwe on Saturday and dropping to sixth in the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings.

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's 20-overs skipper and lost ODI captaincy too with Rohit Sharma taking over as their sole white-ball leader.

'Ashwin was trying too many things against England'

'Ashwin was trying too many things against England'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Former Pakistan captain and noted commentator Ramiz Raja has said India's Ravichandran Ashwin was "trying too many things" against England and needs to concentrate more on bowling rather than batting.

Afridi under fire for retiring from Test cricket

Afridi under fire for retiring from Test cricket

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi came under fire for his sudden decision to retire from Test cricket after the England debacle with some former players questioning his commitment to the team.

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.

Pressure will be more on India: Ramiz

Pressure will be more on India: Ramiz

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Former Pakistan captain, Ramiz Raja, has backed the national team to put up a spirited fight in the World Cup semi-final against India in Mohali on Wednesday.

Here's why MCC dismissed Tendulkar's two pitch theory...

Here's why MCC dismissed Tendulkar's two pitch theory...

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The Marylebone Cricket Club's World Cricket Committee said they are not in favour of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion of experimenting with two pitches in domestic cricket to aid in preparing the Indian team for overseas Test matches.

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Lucky 13: Pakistanis celebrate first World Cup win over India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Many fans had Pakistani flags waving from the windows of their cars.

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Hafeez represented Pakistan in 392 international matches in which he scored 12,789 runs and took 253 wickets.